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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 65.71, 98.70 and 52.33

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 65.71, 98.70 and 52.33 is: 78.60

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    65.71 : 98.70 = 52.33 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    65.71/98.70 = 52.33/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    65.71x = 98.70 × 52.33
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    65.71x = 5,164.97
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 5,164.97/65.71
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 78.60

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